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Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.

Takes logged
683
Graded
354

52% settled

Average accuracy
21.2

out of 100

Pundits
147

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
75 scored 80+279 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

354 / 683

graded

329 still pending

Who is good at award picks

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every award picks take

301–325 of 683

  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Maxx Crosby to win Defensive Player of the Year

    Defensive player of the year. Give me a motivated Max Crosby

    Maxx CrosbyLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Jeremiyah Love to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I think love just has so much opportunity compared to everyone. No. I agree.

    Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    I'll go Caleb Downs.

    Caleb Downs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrandon CarneyAward Picks

    Justin Jefferson to win Offensive Player of the Year

    My offensive player of the year going along with the Kyler resurgence, is Justin Jefferson.

    Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat GustavsonAward Picks

    Jayden Daniels to win Comeback Player of the Year

    Comeback player of the year... I'm going with Jaden Daniels.

    Jayden DanielsWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingLance ZierleinAward Picks

    Rueben Bain to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

    They have Reuben Bain fall to him and they took him... And as soon as I saw that, I'm like, whoo, defensive rookie of the year.

    Rueben BainTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Fernando Mendoza to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    I don't think it's an overreaction to say that first overall pick quarterback who's going to get some starts is going to wind up rookie of the year.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Fernando Mendoza to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

    Even if he doesn't start until October, and he is gonna start this year Okay. Fernando Mendoza's winning rookie of the year.

    Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Josh Allen to win receives MVP votes

    Only two are gonna get votes this year... I think it's gonna be Stafford and and Allen.

    Josh Allen

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win top five in MVP voting

    I'm saying Stafford and Josh Allen will get the MVP votes... make sure the rest of the top five be with them

    Matthew Stafford

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Dak Prescott to win top five in MVP voting

    And I'll go Dak Prescott just to just to really knock you off

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win receives MVP votes

    Only two are gonna get votes this year... I think it's gonna be Stafford and and Allen.

    Matthew Stafford

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Joe Burrow to win top five in MVP voting

    I'll say Lamar and Joe Burrow are back.

    Joe Burrow

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Lamar Jackson to win top five in MVP voting

    I'll say Lamar and Joe Burrow are back. Both of them are back. Down with staff and Allen.

    Lamar Jackson

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    Josh Allen to win top five in MVP voting

    I'm saying Stafford and Josh Allen will get the MVP votes k. As a repeat customer.

    Josh Allen

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenAward Picks

    James Conner to win Comeback Player of the Year

    I'd love to see James Conner back and and be a a, a comeback player of the year candidate.

    James ConnerArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanAward Picks

    Caleb Williams to win MVP

    He's one of the guys when you're talking about who could be a breakthrough MVP type guy. Caleb, I think, is at the top of the list.

    Caleb WilliamsChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingLaQuan JonesAward Picks

    Matthew Stafford to win MVP

    Back to back MVP. In my book, we'll see.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 17, 2026the article →
  • PendingLaVar ArringtonAward Picks

    Deshaun Watson to win Comeback Player of the Year

    there is a strong possibility that Deshaun Watson could come back and be the player of the year. I'm calling it right here... he could come back and be the comeback player of the year

    Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 2, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark MedinaAward Picks

    Cooper Flag to win Rookie of the Year

    I think that Cooper Flag, if I have to make a prediction, will win Rookie of the Year

    Cooper Flag

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 1, 2026
  • Miss · 0Nick WrightAward Picks

    Sam Darnold to win Super Bowl MVP

    My Super Bowl MVP pick is gonna be darnald. But that's such a boring one. It's plus one twenty five... but that that is my pick

    Sam DarnoldSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 7, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Eric ManginiAward Picks

    Drake Maye to win Super Bowl MVP

    So I'm just gonna lean into the quarterback and go Drake May because I think at the end of the day, that's typically how people vote anyways.

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 6, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Danny ParkinsAward Picks

    Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Super Bowl MVP

    I'm going Jackson Smith and Jigba as the Super Bowl MVP. If it's a relatively low scoring game, but he has the lion's share of the production

    Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 6, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Chris BroussardAward Picks

    Cooper Kupp to win Super Bowl MVP

    I'm a stick with the guy I said earlier, Cooper Kupp. If he can have a big game as a number two receiver because they're paying so much attention to JSN ... And, so he's my guy.

    Cooper KuppSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 6, 2026the article →
  • Miss · 0Eric ManginiAward Picks

    Kayshon Boutte to win Super Bowl MVP

    Yeah. I went with Kaeshawn Booty. ... I think he gets hot, you know, gets few catches early, catches fire, and then maybe has one big game changing play.

    Kayshon BoutteNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+0 skillsaid Feb 6, 2026the article →

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NFL — award picks (355 graded)

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